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{out of practice} #sol17

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a day goes by ... my notebook awaits with empty blank pages

a week goes by ...  i write nothing more than a grocery list

a month goes by ... i'm out of practice and it's just hard to write


time goes by quickly ... i must try to slow down time


a day goes by ... i notice moments to cherish in my notebook

a week goes by ... i collect memories and practice the craft of writing

a month goes by ... i write with ease with continued practice


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  1. LoraleeNovember 15, 2017 at 1:57 AM

    Oh Michelle, this piece is so good! Says so much!

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  2. mbhmaineNovember 15, 2017 at 7:40 PM

    Great structure to this piece and a lovely optimism as well. Happy writing!

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